South Korea — Software component provider Module Works announced that Doosan Machine Tools has integrated their cutting simulation technology into their Sketch Turn product. The software replaces Doosan’s previous cutting simulation engine and is part of the group’s strategy to optimize the availability and effectiveness of machining information on the shop floor.

Slide retainers are needed to hold slides securely in the end position when the mould is open.

USA - Many moulders are fighting venting problems that would not exist if they had designed the original mould using an enhanced venting steel. Tom Schade explains how the use of porous metal inserts and no additional venting can eliminate chronic flow lines or virtually eliminate material spray.

USA/ France – DP Technology has announced a new version of its CAM software Esprit 2016. Among the improvements and new strategies are wire EDM improvements, which are said to make rough cutting easier and prolong tool life.

Germany – Heller’s CP 4000, a twin-pallet change, horizontal-spindle, 5-axis mill-turn centre debuted in April at Mach 2016. The 800 mm x 800 mm x 1.045 mm centre is equipped with a new rigid PCU (power cutting universal) HSK 63 spindle.

Italy — On an annual basis, machine tool orders in Italy dropped by 18.6 % in 2020 versus 2019. Even in the last quarter of 2020, the collection of machine tool orders shows a negative trend.

UK — A leading restorer of vintage aeroplanes has increased its capacity and ability to produce challenging bespoke parts by investing in a new turning centre from Yamazaki Mazak.

Optimism is returning to business, the mood in the economy is brightening and the willingness to invest is increasing. After two years of great restraint, many user industries now need to catch up. However, China is currently the lifeline of the global industry.The VDW presents the latest global figures, data and facts.

With the Scancobot, GOM presents a mobile measuring station with collaborating robot, motorized rotation stage and powerful software. Combined with the compact and high-precision sensor Atos Q, the complete system is predestined for automated 3D measurements.

Japan — Japanese technology company Teijin announced that it will install a composite compression molding line at Benet Automotive, the company’s automotive composites business in Milovice, Czech Republic.